Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $161.5 million (592 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161.5M | 592 t |
| 2023 | $144.7M | 608 t |
| 2022 | $132.1M | 414 t |
| 2021 | $86.6M | 270 t |
| 2020 | $131.2M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $144.1M | 487 t |
| 2018 | $145.0M | 775 t |
| 2017 | $123.8M | 374 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
Sweden alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $82.5M | 51% |
| United Kingdom | $20.2M | 13% |
| France | $20.0M | 12% |
| Ireland | $14.8M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 3% |
| India | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| United States | $2.7M | 1.7% |
| Greece | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $272.75 per kg, 98% above the world average of $137.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $1.3 million (19 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (49%), Kazakhstan (29%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $161.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 592 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($82.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $272.75 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $137.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.8 million in 2017 to $161.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $133.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Kazakhstan and Morocco. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $160.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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